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The Desert Life Styles The rapid influx of wealth has place the old ways in peril. Attempts to protect this heritage are underway, but its a hard go.... |
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Women around the camp-fire Across the middle east, there are cultures slipping away as more SUVs and high rises engage the landscape. |
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Men Discussing the world Attempts to preserve these cultural roots are underway throughout the region aided by the resources made available from oil weath. |
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Cross Cultural Centers of the World Historically there has been a broad influx of cultures in this region. This continues today with pretty much all major regions of the world being represented. |
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The Heritage Center Dubai's Heritage Center is located on the north bank of Dubai Creek and provides a broad setting for cultural preservation. |
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Fade to the future Evenings spent in remembering the past provide spirit for the future. |
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Music and Rythyms Dance and Drums providing experiences for the next generation. |
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Feelings and Hopes Leading to broader understanding and appreciation of the beduane heritage. |
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Images of past turmoil Pride in a past which has brought honor to the indigenous population. |
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Remebering with Hope Hoping to avoid a repitition of past conflicts |
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Together with Family and Friends Finding a substitute for the closeness of the desert fire - the evenings of sharing stories and hopes. |
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Fading As the technology of today dilutes the shared time.... |
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Fading... Bringing more hegenomy throughout the world - here as well as everywhere... |
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Fading...... Hoping that world differences can be overcome and that we will all be able to live together. |
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Fading......... Until we are all free and open - respecting our differences as well as rejoicing in our common goals throughout the world. |